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Decatur, IN vs Wells, ME

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- Wells spends 18.7% more per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.7% lower in Wells than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wells had 0.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, INWells, MEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,971$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,967  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,012$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4334573
 Students per Counselor1051  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Decatur    1 Reviews
Amanda · Decatur, IN
outlook not good
Over 17 years ago

Major life line factories in this town are laying off big time. I know the unemployment rate is much higher than listed, because hundreds of people are being laid off  More

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Reviews for Wells    2 Reviews
Lynn · Wells, ME
beautiful
Over 16 years ago

Although it is getting crowded, Wells is beautiful in summer. long sandy beaches and of course the ocean. The water is cold, so lounging more than swimming is  More

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ed · Wells, ME
Winter
Over 16 years ago

2007-2009 has been full of snow storms November to  More

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